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Hi all. With regards to Section 16 of our SF-86 Security Clearance form (paraphrased): "Provide three people you know well...who are collectively aware of your activities outside of school, the workplace, etc., and whose combined association with you covers at least the last 7 years." I'm...

For those of you who've been through this before: is signing up for an AOG Life Membership right now worth it? I hear there are limited cadet benefits, but I'm not sure what they are... It's 700 dollars if you pay in full, 850 at graduation, or 750 if you make payments.

I just received my "specs" order form from the Cadet Optometry Clinic. My question is: If I was offered an appointment with my vision at -7.75, with no waiver needed, will I still be okay medically if my vision is now -8.00? I'm just worried that reaching the absolute limit for vision...

Will there be swimming during basic cadet training? If so, how will that work with students who wear glasses and cannot see without them? I normally wear contacts in the pool... thanks!

Does anyone ever receive transfer credit or validation for courses taken in community college? After reading what it says in the appointee booklet--that most subjects are validated from "accredited four-year colleges"--I would assume the answer is "no," but I figured I would ask around anyway...

Hey everyone. I posted this question in the Dodmerb section, but I'm sure it would be better seen here--any insight is greatly appreciated. I'm currently an appointee to the USAFA. I'm aware that we will all be medically examined on I-day--will a vision test be part of this examination? My...

Hello all, I'm currently an appointee to the USAFA. I'm aware that we will all be medically examined on I-day--will a vision test be part of this examination? My concern is that my vision may have gotten worse by then. What would be grounds for disqualification on I-day regarding vision...

Hello all, As a new appointee to the class of 2017, I have been mulling over the possibility of playing water polo at the Air Force Academy. (I have been in contact with the coach, but I'm not a recruited athlete) I came across a good thread in which Christcorp posted some great answers...

I recently was informed that I received a principal nomination. I am academically and medically qualified for the USAFA, however I still have to take the CFA. In my current state, I know I can do well, but I'm training to try and max it out. Should my priority be to take it now so I can have...

Today I received a letter in the mail saying that I have received my congressman's "Principal Alternate" nomination. :biggrin: I'm happy with this, but a little confused as to what it means...from what I understand, I am the next-in-line if the principal nominee is disqualified or chooses to...

Is it possible to receive a nomination without having completed your application yet? The only thing missing is the CFA--I'm planning on taking it soon, I'm just waiting until I get as much practice in as I can. I recently had two nomination interviews. From what I understand, the nomination...

Hello everyone. A quick question regarding recommendation letters for the Coast Guard Academy application: Since I am currently a second-year college student, and it asks for a recommendation from your current or previous year math/english teacher, am I limited to only have my college...

Hello everyone! Thank you all for your help throughout the past year--I've truly learned a lot since I began this journey. A little about me: I am currently taking my second-year in community college. I applied to the USAFA last year, but was not offered an appointment since I was late in the...

I am currently considering going to the Coast guard academy and I am looking into becoming a pilot. Is it possible to receive laser eye surgery at the academy in order to qualify for being a pilot?

Hello. I am currently applying to the Air Force and Naval Academy, and I have just started considering USMMA as an option. I am just looking for any information on the options available after graduating. For example, could I become an active duty Marine Officer after graduation? Is active duty...

I don't really want to be a pilot (well, my vision isn't good enough so I never really considered it), but I want to go to the AFA in hopes of either being an engineer or going into special ops. Does the fact that I don't want to fly make me more or less desirable to the academy? (since the...

Hey everyone. This will be my second year applying to the Air Force Academy and my ALO last year told me that I have a pretty good chance of getting in this time around (knock on wood). Would it affect this year's application to the Air Force Academy if I applied to the Naval Academy and West...

Hey everybody! I'm going into my second year of college this fall and I'm hoping to reapply to the Air Force Academy this summer. My question is -- how important is the number of credits I take this fall? I have a ton of credits from the previous two semesters, however due to my schedule...

Hey everyone. I was thinking about things I could do this year to make me a better candidate for the academy next year, and I came across the idea of joining the Reserves. Now, don't criticize me yet because I haven't really looked into it (so I don't know if its a horrible idea or a good...

Quick question: For those of us who haven't heard back yet--are our chances necessarily getting slimmer the longer we wait? Or could it be that our applications are undergoing further consideration, since we technically haven't been denied yet...? *knock on wood* (fingers crossed)